India

Saudi Arabia announces five initiatives to enhance afforestation

Saudi Arabia announced five environmental initiatives in a bid to enhance biodiversity across the kingdom.

Dec 4, 2024

Women breaking glass ceilings in every sphere: Leading Indian businesswomen

'Sanitary pad scandal' exposes China's deep-rooted discrimination against women

Standing up for their rights, millions of Chinese women have launched a major social media campaign against the quality and shrinking size of sanitary pads available in the country - an issue that has bothered them for long but was always swept under the carpet citing the long-held social taboos related to menstruation.

Dec 3, 2024

IndiGo sues Mahindra Electric for using '6E' in new EV SUV, automaker replies

IndiGo and Mahindra Electric Clash Over '6E' Trademark

IndiGo airline has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Mahindra Electric over the use of '6E' in Mahindra's new electric vehicle, the BE 6e. Mahindra Electric responded stating their mark 'BE 6e' differs fundamentally from Indigo's "6E," eliminating any risk of confusion.

Dec 3, 2024

White collar hiring in India grows 6 pc in Oct-Nov, non-IT sectors lead

White collar hiring in India grew 6 per cent in the festive season (October and November), driven by strong growths in key non-IT sectors.

Dec 3, 2024

Bengal-Jharkhand potato dispute echoes in Parl; BJP MP for central intervention

The ongoing inter-state dispute over potato supply between West Bengal and Jharkhand reached Parliament on Tuesday. Hazaribagh BJP MP Manish Jaiswal brought up the issue in the Lok Sabha, urging the Union government to intervene in the matter.

Dec 3, 2024

'Ready to go to jail if Ladki Bahin Schme is crime': CM Shinde

Caretaker CM Shinde discharged from hospital, to meet Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar

Caretaker Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief leader Eknath Shinde was discharged from the hospital after a check-up by a team of doctors

Dec 3, 2024

Madras HC rejects producers association plea to ban film reviews for first three days after release

The Madras High Court has declined to grant an interim order to restrain individuals or social media channels from reviewing films within three days of their theatrical release.

Dec 3, 2024

Highest budget allocation of Rs 86,000 cr made for rural jobs scheme in 2024-25

For the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (Mahatma Gandhi NREGS) a budget allocation of Rs 86,000 crore has been made at the Budget Estimate (BE) stage for 2024-25, which is the highest ever allocation at the BE stage since the scheme's inception

Dec 3, 2024

Sensex trades higher before RBI MPC outcome

Sensex surges 597 points, Adani Ports top gainer

The Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty closed in the green on Tuesday as heavy buying was seen in PSU Bank and media sectors at the end of trading.

Dec 3, 2024

Seven newly elected MLAs in Rajasthan take oath

Seven MLAs, who emerged victorious in the recent by-elections, were sworn in on Tuesday in the Assembly, in a ceremony conducted by Speaker Vasudev Devnani.

Dec 3, 2024

Andhra has 14,87,631 Lakhpati Didis; Punjab 31,700

Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal are the top three large states leading in the creation of Lakhpati Didis at a time when there are a total of 1,15,00,274 such women entrepreneurs across the country

Dec 3, 2024

Continuous diplomatic engagement has set India-China ties in direction of some improvement: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said on Tuesday that India-China ties that had been "abnormal since 2020" are moving in the direction of "some improvement" following several high-level engagements, including the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit on October 23.

Dec 3, 2024

World Disability Day: Top para athletes laud government's initiative to buoy infrastructure, opportunity

On the occasion of World Disability Day 2024, Indian para-athletes Navdeep, Simran Sharma, Ashok Kumar Malik and SAI Gandhinagar camper Nimisha expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for unwavering support in building an inclusive and accessible ecosystem.

Dec 3, 2024

Charge sheet against Gurpreet Singh was filed before the NIA Special Court

Rajasthan: Eight sentenced to life imprisonment in Malpura riot case

A special court in Rajasthan's Jaipur on Tuesday sentenced eight individuals to life imprisonment in the Malpura riot case of Tonk which took place in 2000.

Dec 3, 2024

Justice Vibhu Bakhru appointed Acting Chief Justice of Delhi HC

The Centre on Tuesday issued a notification appointing Justice Vibhu Bakhru as Acting Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, shortly after the elevation of incumbent Chief Justice Manmohan to the Supreme Court was cleared.

Dec 3, 2024

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India

Saudi Arabia announces five initiatives to enhance afforestation

'Sanitary pad scandal' exposes China's deep-rooted discrimination against women

IndiGo and Mahindra Electric Clash Over '6E' Trademark

White collar hiring in India grows 6 pc in Oct-Nov, non-IT sectors lead

Bengal-Jharkhand potato dispute echoes in Parl; BJP MP for central intervention

Caretaker CM Shinde discharged from hospital, to meet Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar

Madras HC rejects producers association plea to ban film reviews for first three days after release

Highest budget allocation of Rs 86,000 cr made for rural jobs scheme in 2024-25

Sensex surges 597 points, Adani Ports top gainer

Seven newly elected MLAs in Rajasthan take oath

Andhra has 14,87,631 Lakhpati Didis; Punjab 31,700

Continuous diplomatic engagement has set India-China ties in direction of some improvement: EAM Jaishankar

World Disability Day: Top para athletes laud government's initiative to buoy infrastructure, opportunity

Rajasthan: Eight sentenced to life imprisonment in Malpura riot case

Justice Vibhu Bakhru appointed Acting Chief Justice of Delhi HC

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh